What do i need to make an Arduino an APM

Using Arduino Microcontrollers
#1

Hi guys

I've got an Arduino Uno R3
and my goal is to make a QuadCopter or anything that i can control via the MissionPlanner software

So What do i need to make my Arduino uno R3 an APM that will be able to communicate with MissionPlanner and be used like an APM ?

Thanks
Help will be appreciated

---Ryner

#2

APM terminology overview:

Changing hardware environment:
http://kiloohm.com/qgroundcontrol-and-px4-is-in-apm-and-mission-planner-is-out/

... I’m curious of the fate of the Arduino (APM) hardware and Mission Planner software. Its still good stuff, lets hope that support remains, but if its dead I would rather know sooner than later.

Arduino-centric forum for APM:

(I use Google Translate in Google Chrome)

I found references to Arduino Mega2560 but not to UNO. The Mega has significantly more resources in flash and SRAM than Uno.
https://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/APM2RC
At least one Uno user has been active in APM arena:
http://diydrones.com/group/ardurover-user-group/forum/topics/apm-2-6-arduino-uno-equivalent-pwm-pins

Uno, however does support lots of non-aerial robotic chassis.

Ray

#3